Award

Fire Retardant Bedding and Towels

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Caledonian Sleeper Limited recently completed a public procurement process to secure fire retardant bedding and towels, focusing on compliance with fire safety regulations EN45545-2. The contract was awarded through an open procedure for goods, and the winning bidder, Thomas Kneale & Co Limited, was chosen in October 2024. The procurement was estimated at £320,000 and included supply, storage, and delivery of the specified goods across the UK. Key dates included the tender period ending on 17th September 2024 and the award on 24th October 2024. The buying organisation, Caledonian Sleeper Limited, situated in Inverness, was responsible for initiating this procurement process.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised textiles and bedding that comply with stringent fire safety standards. Companies with capabilities in producing high-specification bedding and towels, particularly those tested to standards like EN45545-2, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's emphasis on compliance and electronic submissions highlights opportunities for businesses adept in technical documentation and digital procurement processes. Moreover, SMEs like Thomas Kneale & Co Limited, demonstrating expertise and flexibility in meeting such specialised requirements, can greatly benefit from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Fire Retardant Bedding and Towels

Notice Description

CSL are looking for supply, storage and delivery of bedding tested to fire regulations for trains EN45545-2 and supply of towels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CSL are looking for supply, storage and delivery of bedding tested to fire regulations for trains EN45545-2 and supply of towels.. Test reports to show material compliance to EN45545-2 MUST be included with your submission

Renewal: may be extended for a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775671
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517112
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39514100 - Towels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@caledoniansleeper.scot
Contact Phone
+44 07738896610

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KNEALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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